Norwalk man who died in fall from boat was Yale alum, photographer

Bannerot, 67, died after falling from his boat Sunday afternoon whereas making an attempt to tie off his mooring, in line with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Bannerot was born in New Orleans and grew up in West Virginia. He graduated from George Washington High School in Charleston and attended Yale University (class of 1982), the place he pursued American research and images, in line with his obituary.

“Rick was a cherished and involved community member, talented photographer, and a mostly lucky angler,” the obituary mentioned. “He was an active member of the Angler’s Club of New York and the Stamford Yacht Club. He loved photographing sailing regattas across Long Island Sound on his beloved boat, On the Fly, and skillfully captured the beauty and colors of Cuba, India, South Florida, and The Bahamas.”

Bannerot’s love of sports activities and journey was woven into his profession throughout the posh and sports activities advertising world at Rolex, the World Gold Council and Rio Tinto, the obituary mentioned.

“He always welcomed spirited debate over a bourbon, shared a wry wit and loved to tell stories from behind his Nikon lens, one of his happiest places,” in line with the obituary.

Bannerot is survived by two youngsters, Courtney Ricciuti and Frederick G. Bannerot V; his former partner, Lisa Farlie Bannerot; and his sister, Karin Bannerot. He additionally was the proud “Pop-pop” to Courtney Ricciuti’s sons, Evan and Maxwell, the obituary mentioned.

“He also leaves behind extended Bannerot and Farlie family members as well as friends in the sailing, photography and fishing communities who deeply miss him,” the obituary mentioned.

No companies had been scheduled, in line with the obituary.